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Podcast 514: A Tribute to Paul Bley

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Yesterday I posted a brief obituary of pianist Paul Bley, who
passed away on January 3, 2016. For a musician, a written memorial
seems empty. Therefore, here is Podcast 514, nearly an hour of the
music of Bley, in varying combos, including a number of solo
performances.

A first listen to these selections, which admittedly are chosen
and programmed somewhat at random, might lead a listener to think
Bley a bit cold or analytic. But listen again, particularly in his
great trio recordings with Gary Peacock (bass) and Paul Motian
(drums) to hear the varying ideas, approaches and heart that
permeates his playing.